Paraguayan Punaré
Thrichomys pachyurus
About the Paraguayan Punaré
The Paraguayan punaré, Thrichomys pachyurus, is a caviomorph rodent of South America from the spiny rat family. It is found in savannas and forest edges in southwestern Brazil and northern Paraguay within the cerrado ecoregion. The species tolerates a degree of habitat disturbance, and is considered abundant throughout its range. Its karyotype has 2n = 34 and FN = 64.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Paraguayan Punaré?
The scientific name of the Paraguayan Punaré is Thrichomys pachyurus.
How many Paraguayan Punaré sightings have been recorded?
39 observations of the Paraguayan Punaré have been recorded on iNaturalist.
39
observations on iNaturalist
